Surprisingly we didn’t get to this block until the fourth week of the sampler, but finally here we are – the Traditional Log Cabin block. If you’ve been around traditional quilts at all, you’ve probably seen this block. It is used in many different colour ways and layouts, with different sized centre squares and different…
The Courthouse Steps block is log-cabin-ish, but not exactly a log cabin. It does have a centre square and bars surrounding it, but the bars do not rotate around, they go top and bottom first and sides next. I don’t know if this is easier or harder than a traditional log cabin, but it is…
I picked up a fat quarter bundle of garden produce fabrics at a quilt show because I thought they were adorable and at the time my kitchen was green and red. I didn’t have an exact plan, but I knew I could do something to go in my kitchen.
The corner block is a very simple quilt block, but it is also very versatile and can be used in many quilt designs.
Some of my quilts have interesting names. “Square Log Cabin Baby Quilt” isn’t the most interesting, but it’s still a nice quilt.
If you’re looking for a special touch for your embroidery project, knots are a beautiful embellishment. They add lots of texture and interest to otherwise two-dimensional pieces.